About

Maddy brings a heartfelt blend of presence, play, and purpose to every child and family she serves. With a Master’s in Social Work from Samford University and a foundation in psychology, her journey into healing began alongside refugee families and children—a formative experience that rooted her work in compassion, cultural humility, and the power of connection.

Maddy has walked alongside children, teens, and families in homes, schools, nonprofits, and private practice settings. From in-home support for at-risk youth to trauma-informed care at River’s Edge Counseling, she meets clients where they are—emotionally and literally—and offers grounded, relational therapy that helps them move toward healing with courage.

A passionate advocate of play therapy, Maddy believes play is more than a modality—it’s a language. It’s how children speak their truth, tell their story, and begin to write a new one. Through the lens of Theraplay and trauma-informed interventions, she partners with children and caregivers to strengthen the child-caregiver bond, restore a sense of safety, and awaken each child's inner voice.

Clients often tell Maddy they feel seen—truly seen. That’s no accident. She brings curiosity, respect, and belief in each child’s innate potential, creating a space where healing is possible and growth is celebrated. For Maddy, therapy is not about power—it’s about partnership.